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I would like to ask a question. I live in Palmer Lake on 3 acres on the side of the mountain. I have given up trying to have a lawn because of water restrictions over the years. I put in 5 lawns on the first 1/2 acre to no avail. Now I have a combination of grass and weeds. I just mowed the front lawn that is fenced since the weeds were about 8 inches high and about to go to seed. I have 3 little dogs and it was almost their height. We never bagged the grass in the past but I did this time in a probably vain attempt to cut down on weeds. The rest of my yard has tall weeds due to a busted tractor. I finally have a new one, a zero turn (whoohoo!) and I am wondering if bagging the whole yard will cut down on weeds about to drop seeds. It's going to be a lot of bags! I am pretty much surrounded by mountain meadows, mine and neighbors. Sincerely, L #848993
Asked September 07, 2023, 12:13 PM EDT
I would like to ask a question. I live in Palmer Lake on 3 acres on the side of the mountain. I have given up trying to have a lawn because of water restrictions over the years. I put in 5 lawns on the first 1/2 acre to no avail. Now I have a combination of grass and weeds. I just mowed the front lawn that is fenced since the weeds were about 8 inches high and about to go to seed. I have 3 little dogs and it was almost their height. We never bagged the grass in the past but I did this time in a probably vain attempt to cut down on weeds. The rest of my yard has tall weeds due to a busted tractor. I finally have a new one, a zero turn (whoohoo!) and I am wondering if bagging the whole yard will cut down on weeds about to drop seeds. It's going to be a lot of bags! I am pretty much surrounded by mountain meadows, mine and neighbors.
El Paso County Colorado
Expert Response
Hello Lisa,
I apologize for the delay in our response. I have assigned this question to our County Director who can provide more guidance on small acreage management. Please allow him some time to review your question.
Best,
Allisa Linfield
Horticulture Program Coordinato
Anyway, the simple answer is yes cutting the weeds down before you see wild flowers and bagging them can usually assist in cutting down on the number and spread of weeds. You need to do it frequently. However, some weeds will spread by tillering but that is also how grasses spread which is something you want to encourage. Knowing what weeds are present would help in knowing if you might want to avoid some.
I hope this helps and I have answered your question. If you have further questions don't hesitate to reach me at <personal data hidden>
Thanks
Jonathan Vrabec
CSU Extension- El Paso County Director
